Description
These Red Velvet Cake Mix Cookies are a quick and easy dessert option that combines the classic red velvet flavor with the convenience of a cake mix. Soft, slightly chewy, and coated in powdered sugar for a delightful crackle top, these cookies are perfect for holidays, parties, or an everyday treat. Optional white chocolate chips add extra sweetness and texture. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re a simple way to enjoy red velvet flavor without the fuss of making a cake from scratch.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 box (15.25 ounces) red velvet cake mix
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Coating
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the red velvet cake mix, eggs, vegetable oil, and vanilla extract. Stir together until a thick, cohesive dough forms, making sure all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Add White Chocolate Chips: If you’re using white chocolate chips, gently fold them into the dough until they’re evenly distributed for extra bursts of sweetness.
- Coat in Powdered Sugar: Pour the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Using a tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Then roll each dough ball generously in the powdered sugar until fully coated to achieve the signature crackled top.
- Arrange Cookies: Place the sugar-coated dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes. The edges should be set, and the tops should have a crackled appearance. Be careful not to overbake to keep them soft and chewy.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set properly and prevents breaking.
Notes
- For a cream cheese twist, sandwich the cooled cookies with sweetened cream cheese frosting for a delicious filled cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days to maintain freshness.
- Using parchment paper on the baking sheet helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup easier.
- Do not overbake; cookies will be soft when removed and will firm up as they cool.
